Job Title: Senior Administrator / Assistant to Town Clerk
Salary: £29,540 up to £31,022
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (flexible hours with occasional evenings and weekends)
If you are highly organised, detail-focused, and enjoy working in a varied and dynamic environment, our client, Evesham Town Council, is looking for a Senior Administrator / Assistant to the Town Clerk to join their small, hands‑on team, supporting the smooth running of council operations and community events. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of local governance and make a tangible difference in the community.
As a Senior Administrator, you will provide vital administrative and operational support to the Town Clerk and councillors, ensuring meetings, events, and council communications run seamlessly. You will work closely with colleagues and the public, gaining exposure to a wide variety of council activities and projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support to the Town Clerk, including diary management, correspondence, and report writing.
- Administer council meetings, including preparation, collation, and distribution of agendas, reports, and minutes; act as minute secretary for committees and working groups.
- Maintain the minute book and councillor attendance records, supporting other meetings as required.
- Organise and attend annual council events, including Mayor‑Making, Bonfire, Remembrance Sunday, Civic Service, Christmas events, and Mayor's fundraising activities.
- Liaise with councillors and the public regarding events such as VJ Commemoration, Battle of Britain Commemoration, and the Mop Fair.
- Handle administrative duties relating to elections, including preparing 'Welcome Packs' for new councillors.
- Manage general correspondence, social media, and the council website.
- Provide second‑line reception support, respond to emails, obtain quotes for contracted work, and liaise with contractors as required.
- Undertake other administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of council operations.
You’ll thrive as a Senior Administrator if you are:
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate events efficiently.
- Accurate and meticulous, with excellent attention to detail.
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with confident report‑writing skills.
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a small, hands‑on team, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Able to follow procedures and work within established structures while remaining flexible.
Why join Evesham Town Council?
- Flexible, part‑time working hours with work‑life balance
- Flexi‑time system
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday allowance (starting from 24 days, rising to 30 days)
- Time Off In Lieu for evening/weekend work
- On‑site parking
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community
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